Writing non-fiction: Lives, past and present

We begin by exploring what makes an interesting life and the role of the biographer and memoirist. We look at how the writer of non-fiction can make fact as compelling as fiction, and explore the use of research, memory and imagination. This is a 10-session course and must be taken with W210Am50 in Week 2.

Course details

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Start Date
19 Jul 2026
Duration
10 Sessions over one week
End Date
25 Jul 2026
Application Deadline
28 Jun 2026
Location
International Summer Programme
Code
W210Pm50

Tutors

Mr Derek William Niemann

Mr Derek William Niemann

Derek is Tutor in the Certificate and Diploma in Non-fiction Creative Writing, and teaches online courses on telling your family story and life writing for University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education